Subvención del Programa de Apoyo a las Pequeñas Asociaciones Urbanas (SUPS)

The Tennessee Arts Commission’s Small Urban Partnership Support (SUPS) grant offers restricted operating support to qualified arts organizations chartered in one of Tennessee’s urban counties. Organizations may request up to 30 % of their most recent fiscal year’s total cash operating expenses, with a maximum award of $45,000, and must provide a one‑to‑one match. Eligibility requires legal chartering in Tennessee, headquarters in an urban county, IRS 501(c)(3) status or public arts council status, a minimum three‑year funding history from the Commission, and a minimum operating budget of $30,000. Applicants must submit a formal entry request, complete an online application through the TN Arts Commission’s Grants System, and provide extensive documentation (financial statements, IRS Form 990, board list, advocacy proof, etc.). The grant cycle closes on Friday, December 18 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Successful grantees must promote the Arts Specialty License Plate program and comply with reporting requirements.

Restricted operating support up to $45,000, 1:1 matching requirement, promotion of Arts Specialty License Plate program, eligibility for organizations with prior Commission funding.

Applicants must be legally chartered arts organizations in Tennessee urban counties, have IRS 501(c)(3) status or be a public arts council, possess a minimum three‑year funding history with the Commission, maintain a minimum operating budget of $30,000, have no current fiscal deficit, and meet all documentation requirements.